MAYA

Dir. Nadera Herbert-Bey

Prod. Winona Lu, Kelly Kunyi Wang, Jordan Miles

When a 9-year-old Maya is abandoned by her cousin Luise on the playground, she begins to see how her darker skin divides her from the rest of her family. Tensions between the two come to a head at Luise’s birthday party.

Shot on location in White Plains and Marine Park, NY.

World Premiere at NYFFTY 2024. Young Director’s Award Winner 2024.

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